REVELL UNIMOG LKW 2T 4X4 IN UN MARKINGS

Really nice work, Wayne. The undercarriage is exceptional.

Lee

I like it.

I agree with you on minimal rust underneath. Between modern materials and anti-corrosion treatments, it's virtually a thing of the past. I realize extreme winter climates can cause exception to this, especially having been an auto tech for almost 30 years, but rust is on the way out.

Very good Wayne!!

I like the setting also.

My only "uncomfortness" is that the tires are too clean.

But is a very good kit and great painting!

hey garzonh

not anymore. gave them a dark earth wash, not to heavy. thank you for pointing that out.

Hi Wayne,

I have been following your build and I never actually saw that "looks like crap" moment,

Your UN UNIMOG looks the part in every way, I especially like how you have depicted the movement in the undercarriage. It is very convincing, even if that is only in the angle of the camera and not in a live suspension.

Cool build, hope you are not finished in the Peacekeepers Group build!

Very Best Regards

Johan

thanks. that's because, other than the windshield, i never posted any "looks like crap" photos. next build i will take a couple when i reach that stage.

i did find pics of a PLA ZSL-92 (6x6 IFV) in UN white in haiti. i will look for the picture i may have to do another white one to try something else. also saw a pic of a JGSDF LAV 4x4 in OD as a peacekeeper somewhere. and i have enough modern stuff to do a NATO MERDC camo and just slap some IFOR decals on.

Wayne great build, the suspension, cover, weathering, first class. Once again your bases are the best.

Wayne,

Wow, man---what can I say? What a great finish! The tones and shades you got with the oil filters and washes are spot-on! It's very hard to weather a white vehicle convincingly, but you seem to have achieved that with ease!  And I agree that the undercarriage looks perfect!

Congratulations on pushing you comfort zone and stepping up a level in the finishing department!

Next step: Pigments!

That is one good looking vehicle, Wayne! Well done.

thanks to all.

doog what are pigments?

Wayne, you know--PIGMENTS! The powdery stuff that you can mix with water or thinner to simulate dust and grime, etc. You've seen either Bill or I use them a lot on our blogs. Companies like AK, MIG, and now Adam WIlder have lines of them. LOok at my Wirbelwind thread again where I used them to do the splatter technique.

DUH!!! weathering powders. i have used them before i started working with pastels and have a selection of tamiya, doc o'brien's and bragdon. i haven't really sludged them up as yet but i have a new build, italeri BEDFORD 4x4 for north africa that may get your treatment though it seems a shame to hide all the chassis work. may have to pull out a track to try it on. (THE HORROR). thanks

Wayne, where's the tutorial on making bases. Yours are the best  because they add to the build not draw  attention to a rock or a tree. I for one could really  enhance my builds with your method(s). Thanks in advance for your consideration on this because I know you can't wait to do one for the masses. LOL

In all sincerity, thanks Wayne.

hey jibber. i know. i will make a small base and a tutorial for this one because i don't want to keep handling it since a wheel came off, the muffler came off and i learned how to sand off a blob of superglue without destroying the paint or weathering.

i. have a bunker base for 88mm FLAK which i will also do a tutorial for. no doubt the masses will suitably reward me for my endeavors and my name will be whispered in awe by all who witness them. LOL

No doubt about that...